Pankaj Kumar Dubey – Power System – Best Researcher Award

Pankaj Kumar Dubey – Power System – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Dubey distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power System , He appears to be highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is an accomplished engineer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Power System at KNIT, Sultanpur. He holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in Power Electronics from KNIT, Sultanpur, completed in 2022 with an impressive 95.6%. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from B.B.S.C.E.T, Prayagraj, in 2019, achieving a notable 84.88%. His academic journey began at M.V. Convent Inter College, Prayagraj, where he completed his Intermediate in 2014 with 78% and High School in 2012 with an excellent score of 83.5%. His strong educational background reflects his dedication to the field of engineering and his commitment to continuous professional development.

Academic Experience and Achievements

He has a rich academic and professional background, marked by significant achievements and contributions. In 2023, he was honored with Asia’s Outstanding Researcher Award at the Asia International Research Awards Congress held on 1st October at Hotel Breeze Residency, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. He has also gained practical experience working as a Freelancer in Resume Search for a month in January 2021 and as an Electrical Engineer at EXPERT’S DS ELECTRICAL INDIA LLP in Delhi from 12th July 2019 to 30th August 2020. His academic excellence is evident as he secured the First Position in both his M.Tech at KNIT College and B.Tech at his engineering college. He also demonstrated his technical skills by winning the ROBORACE in CHAOTIC APPRAISAL 2K16 and being the runner-up in the Science Exhibition at SPANDA-2K15, both held at BBSCET, Prayagraj. Further, he contributed to the academic community by serving as a Reviewer for the 2023 3rd International Conference on Frontiers of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (EPES 2023). He was also invited as a Keynote Speaker at the 5th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability (ICES 2023), where he delivered a presentation titled “Newest Progress in Distributed Generations Coordination Control on Electric Vehicle Scheduling in Distribution Networks.”

 

Conference Paper

He has contributed significantly to the field of electrical engineering through his research and publications. In 2022, he co-authored a paper titled “Recent Optimization Techniques for Coordinated Control of Electric Vehicles in Super Smart Power Grids Network: A State of the Art,” presented at the IEEE 9th Uttar Pradesh Section International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (UPCON) in Prayagraj, India. This work, published in the conference proceedings, highlights the latest optimization techniques for electric vehicle coordination in advanced power grid networks. Additionally, he co-authored a paper titled “A Review of Automation Technology,” presented at the International Conference on Innovations in IoT, Robotics & Automation (IIRA 3.0) and published in the International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Emerging Technologies. This paper, associated with the Moradabad Institute of Technology, delves into the evolving landscape of automation technology. Furthermore, in 2023, he collaborated on the development of a GA-RBF-based model for electric vehicle penetration projections, which was presented at the International Conference on Self Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Systems (ICSSAS) in Erode, India. This research, published in the conference proceedings, contributes to the understanding of electric vehicle adoption and its future trends.

Accepted or Under Publication

He has made substantial contributions to research, publishing numerous papers, conference presentations, book chapters, and securing patents. His research paper, “Assessment of Performance Degradation Due to Electromagnetic Interference in Network Application,” was published by BOHR Publishers. He has also presented conference papers at various prestigious events, including the International Conference on Innovations in Clean Energy Technologies at MANIT Bhopal, where he co-authored an analysis of recent trends in fuel cell technology. Additionally, he presented papers on the latest advancements in renewable energy at ICCSAI 2023, Galgotias University, and on energy storage technologies at PARC 2024, GLA Mathura, UP, India. His work on optimizing electric vehicle charging systems was showcased at ICCCI 2024, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.

Furthermore, he has contributed to several book chapters, including “Green IoT” in “Network Optimization in Intelligent IoT Applications – Principles and Challenges,” published by CRC Press, and a review on “Blockchain for Healthcare” in a book by Nova Science Publishers. Another notable chapter is “An Analysis of the Network for Charging Electric Vehicles,” featured in “Smart Cities and Sustainability: Transforming Urban Spaces for a Sustainable Future,” published by CRC, Taylor & Francis Group.

His innovative work is further evidenced by patents he has secured, including one on forecasting electric vehicle charging station preferences using a SHAP-based machine learning method and another on predicting power consumption of individual households using machine learning algorithms, both published in the Patent Office Journal in September 2023.

He also co-authored a textbook titled “Electrical Vehicle Engineering,” where he is listed as the fourth author, published by R.K. Publication. His extensive research, publications, and patents highlight his significant contributions to the fields of electrical engineering and renewable energy.

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Ali Darvish Falehi – Power System -Excellence in Research

Ali Darvish Falehi – Power System -Excellence in Research

Dr. Ali Darvish Falehi distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power System. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. and Post-Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, graduating with first-class honors, achieving a remarkable GPA of 19.3 out of 20. Recognized for his significant contributions to the field, he was ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University in both 2019 and 2021. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the R&D board at HICOBI Company and is an Assistant Professor at Iran Islamic Azad University. Additionally, he is a technical expert for Iran North Drilling Company. He has been a main speaker at numerous national and international conferences and reviews for several prestigious ISI journals, including IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer. With extensive experience in academia, he has supervised and advised more than 50 M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses. His proficiency in English is demonstrated by his impressive TOEFL-PBT score of 630 out of 670, with a perfect writing score of 6 out of 6. He also holds several patents and has received various medals at invention festivals in Iran, South Korea, and Romania.

 

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Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Da xu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Multi-Energy Networks. He received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Wuhan University Of Technology and Hunan University. He is currently a Associate Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. He was also a Visiting phd student with Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark and Research Assistant with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He has published about 20 SCI papers (as first author or corresponding author), incluidng 8 IEEE Transactions papers and 1 ESI paper. He is also a Guest editor of Buildings and Energies.

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education diligently, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, which he completed between September 2015 and July 2020. Under the guidance of supervisors Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, and Yijia Cao, he delved into advanced studies in his field. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation from Wuhan University of Technology, China, graduating in June 2015. These academic achievements reflect his commitment to mastering his discipline and advancing his knowledge in engineering.

Work Experience

He has gained valuable professional experience across various prestigious institutions. Since September 2020, he has served as an Associate Professor at China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. Prior to this, he undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Macau, Macau, from February 2023 to February 2025, under the guidance of Supervisor Chi-Seng Lam. His earlier professional roles include a stint as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, spanning from July 2017 to February 2018, under the supervision of Ka Wing Chan.

In addition to his formal positions, he has also engaged in Visiting Scholar activities, notably at the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, from November 2018 to November 2019. During this time, he worked under the supervision of Qiuwei Wu and Jacob Østergaard, further broadening his academic horizons and contributing to collaborative research efforts.

Research Interests

Planning and Operation of Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Sources
Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Systems

Awards

He has garnered numerous accolades and awards throughout his academic and professional journey, underscoring his exceptional performance and dedication. Noteworthy achievements include his participation in the 2022 Macau Young Scholars Program, highlighting his recognition as a promising scholar.

His academic excellence was recognized with the 2017 National Scholarship for Graduate Student by the Ministry of Education, China, where he achieved the remarkable feat of ranking second in his college cohort. Additionally, he secured the Second Prize of the Wu Wen Jun AI Science and Technology Progress Award, ranking fifth in his group at the Ministerial and Provincial level.

In entrepreneurship competitions, he demonstrated his innovative spirit, winning the National Second Prize in the 2018 China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition and the Second Prize in Hunan Province in various competitions, ranking within the top three in his respective groups.

His academic achievements continued to be acknowledged, earning him the 2018 Excellent Doctoral Candidate School Scholarship of Hunan University, where he ranked first in the Junior group. He further received the 2019 National Scholarship for Graduate Student from the Ministry of Education, China, and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in 2019, ranking fourth in the Junior group.

His commitment to excellence culminated in being named an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan Province and an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2020, marking the pinnacle of his academic achievements. These accolades attest to his exceptional academic prowess, dedication, and leadership qualities.

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1. Xu D, Yang Y, Lam C S, et al. Fixed-time/Preassigned-time Dynamic Surface Control of Power
Systems with Capacitive-coupled STATCOM[J]. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2024.
2. Xu D, Bai Z, Wang T, et al. A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multiwinding DVC for Balance and Unbalance Operations[J]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 2023.
3. Bai Z, Xu D*, Wang T, et al. A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel Dynamic
Voltage Compensator for Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Informatics, 2023.
4. Xu D, Xiang S, Bai Z, et al. Optimal multi-energy portfolio towards zero carbon data center buildings
in the presence of proactive demand response programs[J]. Applied Energy, 2023, 350: 121806.
5. Xu D, Bai Z, Jin X, et al. A mean-variance portfolio optimization approach for high-renewable energy
hub[J]. Applied Energy, 2022, 325: 119888.
6. Xu D, Yuan Z L, Bai Z, et al. Optimal operation of geothermal-solar-wind renewables for community
multi-energy supplies[J]. Energy, 2022, 249: 123672.
7. Xu D, Zhong F, Bai Z, et al. Real-time multi-energy demand response for high-renewable buildings[J].
Energy and Buildings, 2023, 281: 112764.
8. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Nian Liu, Qiuwei Wu, Nikolai Voropai, Canbing Li, and Evgeny Barakhtenko,
“Peer-to-peer multi-energy and communication resource trading for interconnected microgrids,”
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatic, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 2522-2533, Apr. 2021.
9. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Qiuwei Wu, Chi Yung Chung, Canbing Li, Sheng Huang and She Chen, “Integrated
modelling and enhanced utilization of power-to-ammonia for high renewable penetrated multi-energy
systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 4769-4780, Nov. 2020.
10. Da Xu, Qiuwei Wu, Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, Li Bai, and Sheng Huang, “Distributed multi-energy
operation of coupled electricity, heating and natural gas networks,” IEEE Transactions on
Sustainable Energy, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2457-2469, Oct. 2020.
11. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Qiuwei Wu, Biyu Chen, and Siwei Xia, “Distributed
multi-energy coordination of multi-microgrids with biogas-solar-wind renewables,” IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 3254-3266, Jun. 2019.
12. Xiang S, Xu D, et al. Optimal expansion planning of 5G and distribution systems considering sourcenetwork-load-storage coordination [J]. Applied Energy, 2024.
13. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, Yan Xu, and Menglong Cao, “Multiobjective
generation portfolio of hybrid energy generating station for mobile emergency power supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 5786-5797, Nov. 2018.(导师第一作者)
14. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Chi Yung Chung, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, and Qiuwei Wu, “Optimal
scheduling of biogas-solar-wind renewable portfolio for multi-carrier energy supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 6229-6239, Nov. 2018.(导师第一作者)
15. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, and SiQi Bu, “A two-stage framework for
multiobjective energy management in distribution networks with a high penetration of wind energy,”

Zhenkun Yang – Power system protection Award – Best Researcher Award

Zhenkun Yang – Power system protection Award – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Zhenkun Yang  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power system Protection. In December 2023, he made significant contributions to the field with two journal papers. The first paper, titled “A Negative Sequence Current Injection (NSCI)-based Active Protection Scheme for Islanded Microgrids,” was accepted for publication in the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. Additionally, he worked on another paper titled “Novel Control Strategies of Converter-based Generation for Post-fault Recovery in Islanded Microgrids,” which was in preparation for submission to the same journal.

Earlier, in March 2020, he presented his research findings in a conference paper titled “The behavior of virtual synchronous machine (VSM) based converters in front of non-saturable fault.” This paper was published, showcasing his expertise in the field and his ability to contribute to academic discourse through conference presentations and publications.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education with a focus on electronic and electrical engineering, starting with his Bachelor’s degree from Northeast Electrical Power University, where he completed a two-year program from September 2014 to June 2016. Building on this foundation, he continued his studies at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned another Bachelor’s degree in electronic and electrical engineering from September 2016 to June 2018. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde, spanning from September 2018 to June 2024. Throughout his doctoral program, he delved deep into the realm of power system protection and control, specifically exploring novel protection schemes and post-fault recovery strategies, thereby contributing to advancements in the field.

Experience

During his time as a student, he engaged in several noteworthy projects and gained valuable practical experience. From September 2017 to March 2018, he undertook a project on Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM), utilizing MATLAB/Simulink-based platforms to implement converter control strategies simulating real synchronous machine behavior. Additionally, from January 2017 to April 2017, he worked on an Ultrasonic Volume Measurement project, employing PCB-based techniques to measure volume through ultrasonic transmission and reception. Transitioning from student to educator, he served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at the University of Strathclyde from October 2018 to January 2019, and then again from September 2020 to April 2021. In this role, he underwent TA training, assisted undergraduate students with their queries, facilitated laboratory experiments, participated in invigilation, and contributed to grading processes, thereby enriching his understanding of academic instruction and student support.

Awards

Throughout his academic journey, he consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and earned recognition for his achievements. At the University of Strathclyde, he received the prestigious ‘First Honor Degree’ in June 2018, attaining an impressive score of 77.3. Prior to this, he was awarded a ‘Distinction’ in June 2017 with a score of 71.5, further highlighting his academic excellence. His dedication and scholarly prowess were also acknowledged during his time at Northeast Electrical Power University, where he received the ‘Excellent-Student Second-Class Scholarship’ in September 2016 and 2015. Additionally, he was honored with the ‘Excellent-Student First-Class Scholarship’ in March 2016, underscoring his consistent commitment to academic excellence and scholarly pursuits.

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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Syber Physical Power Systems. From 2023 onwards, he has been actively engaged in academia, serving as the International Accreditation Coordinator for the Electricity degree program at ESPOL (Escuela Superior PolitĂŠcnica del Litoral). In addition to his academic role, he holds the position of Vice-President at Rodsolar Technologies since 2020, contributing to the industry sector. Furthermore, he continues to be an integral part of academia and research as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC-ESPOL) at ESPOL, a position he has held since 2020. In his ongoing commitment to academic research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and the IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Moreover, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as the Editor of the Special Issue titled “Sustainability of Future Power Systems: Climate Change Impacts, System Reliability, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Grid Integration,” reflecting his expertise in the field. During the period of 2018-2019, he contributed to research by co-supervising master’s theses at the University of Birmingham. Prior to these roles, from 2016 to 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FCNM-ESPOL) at ESPOL.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

 He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.
🏆🏆Awards 🏆🏆

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. In 2023, he was honored as the Best Researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the ESPOL major quartiles event, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the field. His excellence in research was further acknowledged in 2019 when he received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd Annual School of Engineering PGR Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, he was recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in 2019 both in Cross-field and in Engineering categories by the Web of Science Group, Publons.

In preceding years, his contributions were similarly esteemed, with notable awards including the Best Paper Award at the PES conference session during the Third Ecuadorian Technical Chapters Meeting in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2018. He was also honored with the Premio Roy Billinton Student Paper Gold Award at the Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems in Idaho, USA, in 2018.

His achievements extend internationally, as evidenced by the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016. Furthermore, his academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Ph.D. program Walter Raffo Valdano scholarship at ESPOL and the Senescyt scholarship for the Ph.D. program.

Moreover, he demonstrated excellence in academic programs, receiving the distinction of Best Graduate in the Master in Power and Energy Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, in 2016. Earlier, in 2013, he was recognized as the Best Graduate in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Physics at ESPOL, Guayaquil-Ecuador. His academic journey was initiated with the support of the 2012 Senescyt scholarship for the Master’s program.

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